The Kop's Brazilian star Lucas has sent out a rallying cry, declaring Brendan Rodgers' men are now completely focused on bringing the title back to Anfield

Now for the title: Lucas has urged the Reds to push on (Photo: John Powell)

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Lucas hailed Liverpool's achievement in qualifying for the Champions League and declared: "Now for the title!"

The Brazilian is thrilled that Liverpool will be back competing against Europe's elite next season for the first time in four years.

This was the primary goal set for Brendan Rodgers by owners FSG when he was appointed in May of 2012 and the Reds will go straight into the group stages because they have guaranteed their top-three finish.

With that achievement ticked off, Lucas says Liverpool's eyes are firmly set on the Premier League and they need seven points from their last three games to guarantee a first title since 1990.

"It's fantastic," Lucas told the Liverpool Echo . "I said last week, I have been here for seven years and this is probably the first time that we really feel we have a chance.

"The last few years have been so difficult for us and the fans as well. We still haven't done the job, but one thing we have achieved is the Champions League.

"That was the main target for us at the beginning of the season and we've done it with no qualifiers, straight to the group stage. We will have more time in pre-season.

"One target is achieved, now we can carry on and think about the title."

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Lucas' appearance at Norwich was his first start since January and Rodgers has praised the Brazilian midfielder for his patience.

His attitude is a sign of the excellent team spirit here at Anfield and he said: "It's one of the key things. Togetherness, character and quality as well. The goals we scored against Norwich showed that we have the understanding.

"The players have the understanding between each other. It just shows that we are going the right way.

"Three games to go and hopefully we can keep this good run going. If we win the three games, we will be champions. We knew how important this game was, especially after the results for Man City and Chelsea.

"People are talking about the pressure that we are having to play with, but I think we showed again that we have a lot of confidence. It doesn't matter who plays, the team is doing well. That's the main thing.

"We showed a lot of character and we got the three points. That's the main thing."